Revision question · Drivers' hours and rest periods

Under EU rules, you may drive for up to nine hours a day. What maximum may this be increased to on two days of the week?

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9.5 hours

10 hours

11 hours

11.5 hours

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10 hoursThis was the right answer

You're permitted to extend the daily limit of nine hours to 10 hours twice a week. Don't drive for more than the maximum hours allowed, as you risk a heavy fine and may lose your licence.

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Break the driving period before fatigue buildsReviewed guidance summary · The daily driving maximum can rise from nine to ten hours on only two days in a fixed week.

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